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EXPLAINED: Hoteliers voice unease over upcoming holidays - The Real Truth

Tourists and locals shop at Cicada market in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Hotel operators have voiced mixed feelings over travel sentiment for the two long holidays in July as the spike in Covid-19 infections and oil prices continue to impact tourism.

"Overall sentiment for Hua Hin this month is not as good as April, which recorded 90% occupancy, due to many negative factors, especially rising diesel prices and concerns over the viral situation," said Udom Srimahachota, vice-president of the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) western chapter.

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